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Which of these scenarios best exemplifies the concept of militarism as it contributed to the outbreak of World War I?
Which of these scenarios best exemplifies the concept of militarism as it contributed to the outbreak of World War I?
- A nation increases its military spending and glorifies its armed forces to assert its dominance in international affairs. (correct)
- A country signs a treaty agreeing to defend another nation in the event of an attack.
- A country annexes a weaker territory to exploit its resources and expand its political influence.
- A nation promotes its cultural identity and seeks to unite people of similar heritage across borders.
How did the system of alliances in Europe contribute to the escalation of World War I following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
How did the system of alliances in Europe contribute to the escalation of World War I following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
- Alliances encouraged diplomacy and negotiation, helping to de-escalate tensions and prevent a larger war.
- Alliances isolated the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, preventing other nations from intervening.
- Alliances had no impact on the escalation of the war, as nations acted solely based on their own interests.
- Alliances triggered a chain reaction, compelling nations to defend their allies and leading to widespread conflict. (correct)
What was the primary purpose of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during World War I?
What was the primary purpose of the Committee on Public Information (CPI) during World War I?
- To negotiate treaties and alliances with foreign powers.
- To suppress dissent and censor anti-war sentiments.
- To regulate the economy and allocate resources for military production.
- To promote the war effort through propaganda and public persuasion. (correct)
Which of the following situations demonstrates the concept of nationalism?
Which of the following situations demonstrates the concept of nationalism?
How did the Zimmerman Note influence the United States' decision to enter World War I?
How did the Zimmerman Note influence the United States' decision to enter World War I?
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Militarism
Militarism
Building up a nation's armed forces and preparing for potential conflict.
Alliances
Alliances
Formal agreements where countries pledge to defend and aid each other in times of war.
Imperialism
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force or other means.
Nationalism
Nationalism
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Propaganda
Propaganda
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Study Notes
- Militarism involves building up armed forces and preparing for war.
- Alliances are agreements where countries promise to defend and aid one another.
- Imperialism refers to the attempt to build an empire.
- Nationalism is having pride in one's country and a willingness to defend it.
- The Triple Entente was a WWI alliance consisting of France, Russia, and Great Britain.
- The Triple Alliance was a WWI alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
- A U-boat is a German submarine.
- The Zimmerman Note was a telegram from Germany to Mexico, urging Mexico to declare war on the U.S.
- The Lusitania was a British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat.
- Mobilization is the process of preparing troops for war.
- The Allies were a WWI coalition including France, Great Britain, Russia, Serbia, Italy, and the U.S.A.
- The Central Powers were a WWI coalition including Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
- Conscription if forcing people by law to join the armed forces (a draft).
- Liberty Bonds were special bonds sold by the government to finance war efforts.
- Sedition involves actions that encourage rebellion, especially in speech or writing.
- The Great Migration was the relocation of millions of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North.
- The Fourteen Points were President Wilson’s proposed plan for postwar world peace after WWI.
- The League of Nations was an international organization formed after WWI to maintain peace and resolve disputes.
- Propaganda consists of mass messages used to influence people’s opinions.
- The Committee of Public Information (CPI) was a federal agency created to promote the war effort during WWI.
- Four Minute Men were volunteers who spread messages provided by the CPI.
- Patriotism is devotion and commitment to a country or nation.
- An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting; a truce.
- The Treaty of Versailles was a peace document signed by the Allied powers and Germany, officially ending WWI.
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Explore the causes of World War I including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. Review the major alliances such as the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance. Key events like the Zimmerman Note and the sinking of the Lusitania are also covered.
